Preface
Contents
Preface .................................................... 13
Acknowledgments .......................................... 17
How to Use This Book and Software .......................... 19
Part 1 • A Life to Die For: Sharing Your Faith
Introduction to Part 1: Let the Discussion Begin ............................. 23
1. Unwrapping the Gift: Evangelism and the Resurrection of Jesus .. 25
2. History 101 ................................................ 36
Part 2 • "Just the Facts, Ma'am"
Introduction to Part 2: The Minimal Facts Approach ........................ 43
3. A Quintet of Facts (4+ 1): The First Two ...................... 48
4. A Quintet of Facts (4+ 1): The Last Three ..................... 64
Part 3 • "Yes, But...": Encountering Opposing Theories
Introduction to Part 3: Is Jesus' Resurrection the Only Explanation? ........... 81
5. Always Looking for a Way Out: Of Legends, Lies, and Lapses .... 84
6. Mind Games: Psychological Phenomena ..................... 104
7. Stopping at Nothing: More Critical Comebacks .............. 120
8. Naturally Speaking: The Challenge of Naturalism ............. 132
Part 4 • Wait! There's More!
Introduction to Part 4: Other Issues ....................................... 153
9. Heavenly Vision or Bodily Appearance? ...................... 154
10. Who Did Jesus Think He Was? ............................. 166
11. What Does God Have to Do with This? ...................... 172
12. Some Final Issues .......................................... 182
13. People Skills: The Art of Sharing ............................ 191
Conclusion: Putting It All Together ......................... 206
Appendix: A Detailed Outline of Arguments ................ 219
Notes ..................................................... 249
Bibliography .............................................. 335
Index ..................................................... 347